Theo the Baker

Since we adapted our Famous Chewy Oatmeal Cookies to make them both kid-friendly AND gluten-free, I figure they deserve their own post. Here's the recipe Theo made "all by himself" to serve his mom and aunt.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup almond milk (or water)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups oat "flour" (pulverized oats)
• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Cream shortening, sugars, egg, milk, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.